Description
Book SynopsisA vital book for equine coaches. Drawing on tried-and-tested coaching practices used successfully in other sports, this book provides an introduction to coaching specific to the equine environment. The coaching process as a whole is addressed for both the horse and rider.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. Introduction.
1. The Coaching Process.
1.1 Approaches to Coaching.
1.2 Coaching Philosophy.
1.3 Coaching Styles.
1.4 Communication and Feedback.
2. Understanding the Individual.
2.1 Motivation.
2.2 Goal Setting.
2.3 Psychological Skills.
2.4 Cognitive Control Strategies.
3. Preparing Effective Coaching Sessions.
3.1 Learning Styles.
3.2 Equine Learning.
3.3 Skill Acquisition.
3.4 Principles of Training.
4. Planning and Delivering Effective Coaching Sessions.
4.1 The Coaching Environment.
4.2 Planning Sessions.
4.3 Monitoring and Evaluating Progress.
5. Developing a Coaching Programme.
5.1 Long Term Rider Development.
5.2 Periodisation.
5.3 Performance Analysis.
6. Managing and Developing Personal Coaching Practice.
6.1 Analysing Personal Practice.
6.2 Personal Action Planning.
7. Specialist Coaching.
7.1 The Disabled Rider.
7.2 The Elite Rider.
7.3 Team Sports.
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